STOP YOUR ENGINES: BMW ROLLS OUT FOLDABLE, LIGHTWEIGHT MOUNTAIN BIKES Durable, Advanced Engineering and Sleek Styling Deliver Smooth Ride

Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, February 6, 2002... BMW has introduced two new
mountain bikes, incorporating advanced technology and BMW craftsmanship. The
new Q6.S and Q3.S are all-new designs are durable enough for rugged mountain
terrain as well as smooth riding on urban streets. Constructed of high-tech
lightweight aluminum frames and engineered for the ultimate ride, BMW's two new
bikes deliver BMW performance without an engine.

A rapid-action catch and folding joint lets riders quickly fold and store Q
bikes in most car trunks, airline luggage and carrier bags, with the cables
protected inside the frame. Their portability makes the Q Bike ideal for the
commute to work and school.

BMW took its motorcycle design technology featuring Telelever suspension and
applied it to create the Q6.S model, providing comfort and stability on rough
terrain, limiting the compression of the front suspension for stable braking
and virtually eliminating "front-end dive" or other mishaps. The 27-speed bike
also features Shimano XTR components. A Rapid Fire gearshift, which provides a
quick, precise change in riding with three gears in the front and nine gears in
the rear, and a full suspension round out the Q6.S for an adventure built for
biking enthusiasts. The Q6.S weighs under 29 pounds.

Designed solely for the U.S. market, the 24-speed Q3.S also offers a smooth
ride through traffic and trails, with a suspension that minimizes vibrations,
unwanted torsions and pedaling energy. Its front suspension also prevents
"front-end dive" and its frame features Shimano Alivo components, with a
powerful Rapid Fire gearshift that features three gears in the front and eight
in the rear. The Q3.S weighs 32 pounds.

Suggested retail price for the BMW Q6.S is $3,995 and $995 for the BMW Q3.S.
Cables on both silver models are contained inside, protecting them from
possible damage and making them easier to travel with. Each model comes in 18
and 20-inch frames. BMW offers a carrying bag that fits both models, and allows
for over-the-shoulder carrying of folded bikes.

The BMW Q Bikes, carrier bags, stationary trainer and other accessories is
available at BMW dealerships nationwide. It can also be purchased online at
www.bmw-online.com or by telephone at 800-269-6654.

BMW Group in America
BMW of North America has been present in the United States since 1975. Since
then, the BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales
and financial service organizations for the BMW, BMW Motorcycles and MINI
brands; a South Carolina manufacturing operation; DESIGNWORKS/USA, an
industrial design firm in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and
various other operations throughout the country. The BMW Group is represented
in the U.S. through a network of 341 car, 321 Sports Activity Vehicle and 153
motorcycle retailers. BMW US Holding Corp., the Group's headquarters for
North, Central and South America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the World
Wide Web on the BMW homepage at http://www.bmwusa.com,
http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com and http://www.miniusa.com.